Name: Kate Armstrong

Role: Chair of the Governing Board.

My association with St Joseph's Catholic Primary School began in 2014, when my son Tom joined the school's Reception class.

A year later, the then Headteacher asked me if I would consider standing to become a Parent Governor, a role I was elected to, and in 2016 I was then elected Chair of Governors and moved to a Foundation Governor role. 

I moved to Hoghton in 2003 and have lived in the parish since then. Professionally, I have been involved in teacher training and teacher professional development for many years, working for Lancashire County Council, Ambition Institute and the National Institute of Teaching. 

Away from work, I am kept busy providing taxi services to Tom for his many and various football matches, am a partner to Rob and enjoy walking our Jack Russell Terrier, Eddie. I am also Vice Chair of Governors at All Hallows Catholic High School in Penwortham. 

Name: Darren Cranshaw

Role: Governor

Darren has served as a Local Authority Governor at St Joseph’s since 2000 and is a former Chair and Vice-chair.  Darren is involved in a number of local organisations as a Brindle Parish Councillor for over 25 years and has been it’s Chair for the past 20 years.  In addition, he is a Trustee and Secretary of Brindle Community Hall and Archivist to the Brindle Historical Society.  Professionally, Darren works as Head of Democratic Services at both Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council.  Darren lives on the family dairy farm and enjoys reading, walking and visiting new places. 

Name: Christine Snape

Role: Foundation Governor

I was born in Manchester and received my early education there. I went on to obtain a degree and qualify as a teacher in Durham.

I have been associated with St. Joseph's church ever since I married, and with the school as a parent, teacher and now governor since 1984.

Name: Jeanette Hindle

Role: Vice Chair

Name: Emily Kelly

Role: Parent Governor

Name: Julie Grogan

Role: Foundation Governor

Name: Melvyn Rigbye

Role: Foundation Governor

Name: Rachel Smith

Role: Foundation Governor

Name: Adam Springall-Fox

Role: Parent Governor

Name: Molly Bottomley

Role: Staff Governor